Trainee Recruitment Consultant

NES Group Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Manchester is seeking a Trainee Recruitment Consultant. The role involves leveraging sales skills for business development, managing the full recruitment cycle, and achieving revenue targets. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of sales experience and a desire to grow their careers in recruitment. This position offers competitive salary with uncapped commission, hybrid working, and strong career progression.

Benefits

Hybrid working

International travel opportunities

Structured training and mentorship

Competitive base salary with uncapped commission

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of proven experience in a sales environment.
• Must have valid authorisation to work in the UK.
• Energetic personality eager to succeed in a sales-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop new client relationships through calls and meetings.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle from client engagement to placement.
• Work towards KPIs and revenue goals.

Skills

Sales experience

Goal-oriented

Effective communication

Persistence

Job description

Overview

Are you a sales professional with 1-2 years of experience, looking to take your career in a new direction? Whether you've worked in business development, inside sales, telesales, or any fast-paced sales environment, recruitment could be the next fruitful step in your career. If you're used to hitting targets, booking meetings, handling objections, and driving revenue—and now want to transfer those skills into a career with greater earning potential and long-term progression—this could be your next big move.

At NES Fircroft, we're more than just a recruitment agency. We're a leading global player in engineering recruitment, committed to connecting exceptional talent with industry-leading companies. With a strong focus on Energy, Renewables, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, and more, we combine innovation, growth, and a healthy dose of fun along the way.

As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you'll channel your sales drive and commercial mindset into recruitment—learning how to run a full desk, win new business, and place top talent with leading clients.

What You'll Be Doing

• Business Development: Use your sales skills to win new clients through calls, emails, and meetings.
• Lead Generation: Prospect and qualify opportunities, turning warm leads into lasting client partnerships.
• Account Growth: Develop existing accounts by identifying cross-selling opportunities and building strong relationships.
• Talent Acquisition: Learn to source, qualify, and place candidates across technical and engineering markets.
• Creative Sourcing: Use innovative sales-style outreach to attract top candidates (Boolean search skills are a plus).
• Pipeline Building: Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates and clients to ensure repeat success.
• Target Driven Delivery: Work to KPIs and revenue goals, ensuring consistent performance.
• Full Recruitment Cycle: Manage the process end-to-end—from first client call to final placement.

Why NES Fircroft?

• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Build and grow your own client base, just like running your own business.
• Global Network: Collaborate with colleagues across 45+ offices worldwide.
• Supportive Team: Be part of an inspiring, high-energy sales culture.
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid working, flexible hours, and lunchtime workout sessions.
• Travel Opportunities: International trips and attendance at award shows in Lisbon, Houston, Dubai, and New York.
• Career Progression: Structured training, mentorship, and a clear sales-to-leadership pathway.
• Attractive Compensation: Competitive base salary with uncapped commission.

What We're Looking For

• Sales Background: 1-2 years of proven experience in a sales environment (inside sales, telesales, business development, insurance sales, etc.), with that classic “smile and dial” attitude.
• Location: Must be based in Manchester and able to work in a hybrid model (office + home).
• Work Authorisation: Must have valid authorisation to work in the UK (NES Fircroft cannot provide visa sponsorship).
• Resilient & Driven: Goal-oriented, competitive, and hungry to exceed targets and deliver results.
• Confident Communicator: Comfortable handling objections, booking meetings, and influencing decision-makers.
• Energetic Personality: Outgoing, motivated, and eager to succeed in a fast-paced, sales-driven environment.
• Learner's Mindset: No recruitment experience required—we'll teach you everything you need to know.

Diversity, Compliance, and Accessibility

NES Fircroft is far more than a typical recruitment agency. We're committed to connecting exceptional talent with premier companies. We prioritise innovation, growth, and ensure there's a bit of fun in everything we do!

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, knowing that different perspectives fuel innovation and stronger outcomes for our clients and candidates. We comply with GDPR standards, ensuring candidate data is protected at every step. If you require any adjustments or accessibility support during the recruitment process, we will be happy to accommodate.

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